Phlebothrombosis occurs when a blood clot in a superficial vein (SVT), forms independently from the presence of inflammation of the vein (phlebitis). Thrombophlebitis is phlebitis (vein inflammation) related to a thrombus (blood clot). These are conditions of the superficial venous system and generally mild and uncomplicated as opposed to deep vei...
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formation of a blood clot in a vein that is not inflamed. Inactivity, such as bed rest during convalescence, can lead to the condition, which ... [1 related articles]
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Thrombosis, or clotting, in a vein without primary inflammation. ... Origin: phlebo-+ thrombosis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(fleb″o-throm-bo´sis) the development of venous thrombi in the absence of associated inflammation of the vessel wall; it is to be distinguished from thrombophlebitis, in which there are inflammatory changes in the vessel wall. Called also venous thrombosis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fleb′ō-throm-bō′sis Definitions: 1. Thrombosis, or clotting, in a vein without primary inflammation.
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n] - thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein
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phlebothrombosis 1. Presence of a clot in a vein, unassociated with inflammation of the wall of the vein. 2. Thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood. 3. The clotting of blood in a vein.
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formation of a blood clot in a vein
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venous thrombosis noun thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
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